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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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