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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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