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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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