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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key 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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