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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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