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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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