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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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