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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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