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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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