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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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