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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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