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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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