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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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