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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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