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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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