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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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