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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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