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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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