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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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