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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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