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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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