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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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