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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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