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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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