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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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