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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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