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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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