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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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