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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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