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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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