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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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