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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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