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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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