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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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