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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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