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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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