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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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