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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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