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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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