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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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