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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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