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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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