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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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