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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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