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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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