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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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