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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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