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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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