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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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