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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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