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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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