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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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