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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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