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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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