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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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