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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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