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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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