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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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