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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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