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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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