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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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