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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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