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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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