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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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