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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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