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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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