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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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