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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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