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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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