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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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