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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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