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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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