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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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