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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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