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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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