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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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