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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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