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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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