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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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