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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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