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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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