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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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