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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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