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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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