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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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