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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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