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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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