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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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