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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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