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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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