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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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