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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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