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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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