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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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