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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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