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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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