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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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