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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses 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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