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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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