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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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