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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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