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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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