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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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