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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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