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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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