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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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