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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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