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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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