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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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