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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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