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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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