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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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