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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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