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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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