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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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