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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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