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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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