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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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