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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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