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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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