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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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