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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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