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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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