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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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