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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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