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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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