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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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