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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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