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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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