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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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