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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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