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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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