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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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