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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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