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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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