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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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