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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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