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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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