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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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