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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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