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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the 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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