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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important 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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