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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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