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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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