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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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