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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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