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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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