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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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