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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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