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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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