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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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