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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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