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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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