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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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