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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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