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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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