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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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