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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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