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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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