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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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