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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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