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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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