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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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