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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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