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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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