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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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