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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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