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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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