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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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