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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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