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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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