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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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