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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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