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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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