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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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