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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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