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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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