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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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