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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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