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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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