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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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