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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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