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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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