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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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