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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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