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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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