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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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