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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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