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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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