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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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