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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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