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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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