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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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