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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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