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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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