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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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