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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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