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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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