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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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