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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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