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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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