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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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