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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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