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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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