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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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