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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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