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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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