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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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