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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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