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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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