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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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