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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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