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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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