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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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