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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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