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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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