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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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