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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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