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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates 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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