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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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