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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches 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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