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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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