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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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