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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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