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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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