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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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