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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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