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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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