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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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