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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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