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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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