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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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