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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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