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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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