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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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