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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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