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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes 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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