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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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