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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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