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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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