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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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