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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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