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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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