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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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