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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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