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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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