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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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