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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course