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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key 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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