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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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