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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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