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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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