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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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