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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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