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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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