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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 changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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