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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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