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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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