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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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