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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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