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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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