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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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