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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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