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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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