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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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