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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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