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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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