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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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