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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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