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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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