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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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