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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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