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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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