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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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