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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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