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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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