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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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