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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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