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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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