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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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