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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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