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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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