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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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