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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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