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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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