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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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