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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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