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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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