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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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