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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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