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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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