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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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