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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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