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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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