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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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