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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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