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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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