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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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