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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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