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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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