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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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