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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews 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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