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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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