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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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