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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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