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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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