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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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