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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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