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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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