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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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