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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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