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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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