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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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