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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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