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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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