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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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