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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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