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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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