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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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