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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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