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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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