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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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