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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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