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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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