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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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