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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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