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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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