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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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