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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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