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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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