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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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