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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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