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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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