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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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