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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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