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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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