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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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