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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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