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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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