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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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