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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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