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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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