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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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