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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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