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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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