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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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