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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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