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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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