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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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