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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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