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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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