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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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