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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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