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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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