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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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