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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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