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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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