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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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