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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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