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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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