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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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