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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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