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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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