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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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