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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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