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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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