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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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