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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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