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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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