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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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