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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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