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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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