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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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