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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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