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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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