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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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