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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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