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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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