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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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