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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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