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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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