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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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