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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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