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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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