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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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