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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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