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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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