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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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