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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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