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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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