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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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