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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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