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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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