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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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