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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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