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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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