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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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