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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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