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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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