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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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