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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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