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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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