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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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