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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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