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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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