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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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