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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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