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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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