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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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