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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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