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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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