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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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