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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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