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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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