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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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