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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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