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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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