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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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