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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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