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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the 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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