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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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