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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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