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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about 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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