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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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