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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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