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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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