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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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