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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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