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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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