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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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