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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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