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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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