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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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