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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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