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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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