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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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