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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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