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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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