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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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