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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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