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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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