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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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