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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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