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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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