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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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