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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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