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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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