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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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