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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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