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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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