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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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