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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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