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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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