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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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