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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major 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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