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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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