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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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