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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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