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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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