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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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