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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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