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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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