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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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