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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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