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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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