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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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