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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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