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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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