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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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