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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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