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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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