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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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