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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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