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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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