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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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