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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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