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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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