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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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