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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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