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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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