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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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