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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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