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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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