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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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