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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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