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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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