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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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