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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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