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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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