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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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