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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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