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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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