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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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