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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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