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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key 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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