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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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