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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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