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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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