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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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