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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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