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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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