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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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