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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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