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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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