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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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