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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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