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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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