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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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