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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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