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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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