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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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