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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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